Community mourns for the loss of Ribble Valley mum in Manchester terror attacks
Hundreds gathered in Vale Gardens on King Street to show their support for the family of Michelle who was killed along with 21 others in the Manchester Arena bomb on Monday.
Children and adults wept as they huddled together for comfort during Thursday night's vigil.
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Hide AdWhalley Methodist Minister Sally Ratcliffe led the service and began with a short reading from Martin Luther King Junior.
It read: "Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars.
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that."
The vigil was organised by Michelle's husband Anthony in less than a day to allow the community a place to grieve.
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Hide AdSally said: "It was good to be able to create a space to give the community an opportunity to express their shock and grief.
"Michelle touched a lot of people's lives in Whalley and that was evident in last night's gathering.
"It's a struggle to put how I feel about the attack into words. At first there was a numbness and an attempt to comprehend the events, but there is no making sense of things in this situation.
"The family wanted to arrange a space for the community to grieve and it was amazing to see the community gather in that way."
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Hide AdThe vigil was attended by Nigel Evans MP and Ribble Valley Borough Councillor Terry Hill.
Coun. Hill said: "This evening's vigil in Vale Garden was a very moving tribute which shows Whalley community spirit at its very best.
"This was in response to a horrific event which has taken the life of a loving wife and mother and ripped the heart out of a local family.
"I extend my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mrs Kiss and pray that they eventually may be able to overcome the horror they have suffered."